Kee Hatch^® Guardrail

Frequently Asked Questions

• • How does the railing mount to the Hatch?
    The patented Kee Hatch brackets are designed to bolt to the drip-edge of the roof hatch. In most applications the Kee Hatch mounting bolts do not need to penetrate the curb of the hatch itself.
  • Why does the railing only cover 3 sides of the hatch?
    Kee Hatch is designed to protect all exposed sides of the opening to protect a user from falling in. When in the open position, the lid of the hatch meets the requirements for a leading edge barrier and does not require a guardrail.
  • If I have a “ladder up” bar do I still need a hatch railing?
    Simply put – yes. A ladder-up bar will not prevent a user from falling into the opening. In fact, we recommend removing ladder-up bars after installing KeeHatch as it they are difficult to safely operate while maintain 3-points of contact on the ladder. If ingress or egress is your concern we recommend requesting offset handles on your hatch to provide hand-holds for users climbing in and out of the hatch.
  • If I close the lid to my hatch do I still need to protect it with railing?
    When a hatch lid is closed, the lid is covering the hole and thus eliminates the hazard completely. However, in our decades of experience we find that most users do not close the lid while they are working on the roof for fear of getting locked on the roof. Even if you close the lid every time, it doesn’t mean that everyone accessing the roof does. Therefore, we recommend protecting all roof hatches using Kee Hatch railing.
  • How do I know which KeeHatch model I need?
    In the downloads section below is our model selection sheet – this will help you get the right measurements and select the correct hatch model. Alternatively, give us a call and one of our experts will quickly walk you through the required dimensions and get the right system ordered for you.